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Golf for Kids' Sake is a vital fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Golf for Kids' Sake is a vital fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Event 'essential in supporting the local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency that provides no-cost mentoring programs to more than 250 children and youth,' says official
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New Mariposa House Hospice board member ready to 'give back'

New Mariposa House Hospice board member ready to 'give back'

Dr. Neda Rowhani-Seki takes over a position that opened after Dr. Si Lowry completed his time as past president
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Keeping tabs: Local senior starts unique fundraiser to help OSMH

Keeping tabs: Local senior starts unique fundraiser to help OSMH

'I think it’s a great cause. The staff at the hospital have always been there for us and we should try to do something for them,' says local man behind fundraiser
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Impaired driving suspect can’t outrun the law on Hwy. 400

Impaired driving suspect can’t outrun the law on Hwy. 400

'We are very thankful that a concerned driver called this in ... before anyone else could be affected,' says OPP officer
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Local high school teacher suspended for professional misconduct

Local high school teacher suspended for professional misconduct

Catholic board teacher Michael Corradetti ordered to complete cultural sensitivity training following 'inappropriate' comments
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Mardi Gras celebration sailing into Port of Orillia this weekend

Mardi Gras celebration sailing into Port of Orillia this weekend

'New Orleans-inspired revelry' Saturday and Sunday will include contests for best-dressed boat and crew, officials say
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Canoe club gets newcomers on the water for 'Canadian experience'

Canoe club gets newcomers on the water for 'Canadian experience'

Club recently partnered with YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka for special 'fun and educational' day on the lake for 15 individuals
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ADOPT ME: Cinder can be your new cat on the block

ADOPT ME: Cinder can be your new cat on the block

This girl loves belly rubs
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'Great night': Mind to Muscle Cup pumps money into local charities

'Great night': Mind to Muscle Cup pumps money into local charities

'The people watching get to enjoy the game and so do we,' says Ben Hawerchuk of event that raised money for The Sharing Place and Barrie Food Bank
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Smoke alarms prevented tragedy at James Street fire: officials

Smoke alarms prevented tragedy at James Street fire: officials

'This is why everybody should be checking to make sure they have working smoke alarms. They gave advance notice to this family to get out,' said Orillia fire official
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